Makoto Okubo facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Makoto Okubo | ||
| Date of birth | 3 May 1975 | ||
| Place of birth | Nagasaki, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1991–1993 | Nagasaki Nihon University High School | ||
| 1994–1997 | Fukuoka University | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1998–2000 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 17 | (1) |
| Total | 17 | (1) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Makoto Okubo (大久保 誠, Ōkubo Makoto, born 3 May 1975) is a Japanese former professional footballer. He played as a midfielder, a key position in the middle of the football field.
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Makoto Okubo's Football Journey
Makoto Okubo was born in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan, on May 3, 1975. He loved football from a young age. After finishing his studies at Fukuoka University, he decided to become a professional player.
Joining a Professional Team
In 1998, Makoto Okubo joined Sanfrecce Hiroshima, a team in Japan's top football league, the J1 League. He played as an offensive midfielder, which means he helped create scoring chances for his team.
Time with Sanfrecce Hiroshima
During his time at Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Makoto Okubo faced some challenges. He had a few injuries that kept him from playing as much as he wanted. Also, there was strong competition for his position from other talented players like Toshihiro Yamaguchi and Chikara Fujimoto.
Retirement from Football
Makoto Okubo played for Sanfrecce Hiroshima for three seasons. He retired from professional football at the end of the 2000 season. Even though his career was short, he was part of a professional team and played in Japan's top league.
External Links
- Makoto Okubo at J.League Lua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 22: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- biglobe.ne.jp
See also
In Spanish: Makoto Okubo para niños
